Skanderbeg's Nationwide Year is launched

Submitted by ambasadauk on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 14:18

On January 17, 2018, on the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the death of our National Hero, Scanderbeg, the Albanian Embassy in London, in close cooperation with the Kosovo Embassy and prominent Albanian community activists in London held a memorial ceremony near the bust of Scanderbeg located in a square in London.

During the memorial ceremony there were placed bouquets of flowers near his bust and was evoked the work of this distinguished leader. Also, in the evening at the premises of the Albanian Embassy in London, was screened the restored version of “Scanderbeg” film with English subtitles, where attendees refreshed their memories on some moments of historical significance of Albania of that time, as well as appreciated the artistic work performed during the film making process.

The aforementioned activities opened the Skanderbeg's Nationwide Year, during which a series of historical-scientific activities are envisaged to be held at or organized by the Albanian Embassy.